| set in a redbrick building, this modern hotel is 2 km from red cow tram stop, and 15 km from both the dublin zoo and phoenix park. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. bright, unfussy rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. other amenities include 10 meeting rooms, and a relaxed bar that has live music on weekends. breakfast (surcharge) is served in an informal restaurant that offers a kids' menu. family rooms sleep up to 5 people, and interconnecting rooms are available. parking is complimentary
Dublin Airport 21 min
Dublin Castle (23 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Phoenix Park (20 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. St Stephens green (27 min)
Park, garden, and monument Kilmainham Gaol (16 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. The Spire (27 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (21 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. National Botanic Gardens (23 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Christ Church Cathedral (22 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Irish Museum of Modern Art (19 min)
Imposing building from 1684 housing permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of varied art. Dublin Zoo (21 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. St Patrick's Cathedral (23 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Guinness Storehouse (19 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Ha'penny Bridge (24 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Trinity College Dublin (33 min)
47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. National Gallery of Ireland (27 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. | 
